PIKE Partners with Birches Health for Gambling Addiction Support
Birches Health is thrilled to now support Pi Kappa Alpha, one of the largest national fraternities in the United States.
FULL ANNOUNCEMENT:
Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity is proud to announce a new partnership with Birches Health to support members with specialized care and clinician-led resources for gambling addiction and related challenges around compulsive behaviors. As the Super Bowl approaches, we must recognize the increased accessibility and popularity of online sports betting across the country, which has led to a rise in gambling participation rates on college campuses. Today, it is critically important to be aware of the resources and support options available if gambling-related problems ever arise. This partnership with Birches Health is another significant step in providing Pikes with new forms of support that are needed in today’s evolving world.
Birches Health is a leading national treatment provider for behavioral and process addictions, specializing in online care for compulsive behaviors, including:
Gambling
Sports Betting
Video Gaming
Technology & Social Media
Pornography
Sex
And more
Birches Health and Pi Kappa Alpha have partnered to offer expert resources and streamlined pathways to specialized treatment from licensed counselors for all PIKE undergraduates and alumni. Care can be covered by insurance and is available in all 50 states from the comfort of home through online therapy. Birches offers individually tailored confidential programs, featuring one-on-one counseling and clinician-led group therapy, designed to address each individual’s unique challenges.
“We are thankful and excited that the leadership team of Pi Kappa Alpha is ahead of the curve in recognizing the growing need for the types of specialized services that Birches Health provides,” said Elliott Rapaport, CEO of Birches Health. “Young men today are navigating a unique mix of modern challenges, so increasing awareness of easily accessible, effective care options is a crucial initiative that we look forward to tackling together. We’re proud to partner with PIKE to help make Birches’ support and resources more widely known in the months and years ahead.”
“The Fraternity is pleased to be able to offer self-assessments, informational resources, and options for professional support related to gambling, particularly in light of the intersectionality of substance abuse and other mental health concerns with high-risk gambling behaviors,” shared Kim Novak, PIKE’s Health & Safety Officer.
Getting started with Birches Health is easy. If you or someone you know may be struggling with any of the challenges mentioned above, taking the first step is just a click, phone call or email away:
Visit our dedicated page on the Birches Health website: BirchesHealth.com/PIKE which features direct access to appointment scheduling, a free gambling self-test and other important information and resources.
Call: (833) 483-3838
Confidentially email the Birches Health support team: help@bircheshealth.com
The well-being of all Pikes is paramount, so we encourage you to explore the resources and support that Birches Health offers. Please reach out to Birches right away if you or someone you know could benefit from speaking confidentially with a care specialist. We look forward to seeing the PIKE community continue to excel this year.
